For Susan F Pell, a member of / the Female Association------ / E M B L E M S / The careless wandering mind is like a tree, / That void of sap must ever fruitless be, / The stai'd industrious mind tho often tri'd , / Grows like a willow by the water side. / Juliann Ashton, aged 11. A D 1815 . New York, / Female Association School No 2. //

Maker

Ashton, Juliann (age 11)

Date made

1815

Origin

New York, NY US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

Baskets and urns of flowers, acorn and strawberry motifs. Scroll motifs. Single cross stitch border all four sides.

Inscription

For Susan F Pell, a member of / the Female Association------ / E M B L E M S / The careless wandering mind is like a tree, / That void of sap must ever fruitless be, / The stai'd industrious mind tho often tri'd , / Grows like a willow by the water side. / Juliann Ashton, aged 11. A D 1815 . New York, / Female Association School No 2. //

Length Without Frame

8"

Width Without Frame

7 7/8"

Historical Owner

#1909.0012.001 Gift of Mrs. Charles H. Todd and Miss Ella F. Pell

Owner

Nantucket Historical Association, Nantucket, MA

Owner Private

Nantucket Historical Association

Name of School

Female Association School No 2, New York, NY